Kosovo's President Steps Down To Face War Crimes Charges
Hashim Thaci, a senior guerrilla commander during the Kosovo war in the late 1990s, said he had a confirmed indictment from a special court in The Hague.
International Criminal Court
Trump Administration Sanctions ICC Prosecutor Investigating Alleged U.S. War Crimes
The International Criminal Court has been looking into allegations of torture by the U.S. in Afghanistan. The U.S. is not a member of the court though its allies the UK and France are.
Trump Greenlights Sanctions Against International Criminal Court Investigators
The ICC recently announced it was looking into war crimes allegations against the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now, the Trump administration is pushing back with an executive order targeting ICC staff.
Rwanda's Most-Wanted Fugitive, Félicien Kabuga, Arrested For War Crimes
Kabuga had eluded capture for about a quarter-century, despite an international effort seeking to bring him to justice for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He was arrested in France on Saturday.
International Criminal Court Allows Investigation Of U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the decision, calling it a "breathtaking action by an unaccountable political institution." Human rights groups are applauding the move.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi In Hague To Defend Against Rohingya Genocide Charges
The de facto leader of Myanmar will testify in front of the International Criminal Court to answer charges that her country carried out genocide against the Muslim minority group.
World Criminal Court Rejects Probe Into U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
The judges at the International Criminal Court said that the probe would be "inevitably doomed to failure." It's a victory for the White House, which has spoken out against an investigation.
International Criminal Court Drops War Crimes Charges Against Ex-Ivory Coast Leader
Laurent Gbagbo had been charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the wake of his 2010 electoral loss. Charges against his former youth minister also were dropped.
Bolton: International Criminal Court Will Face Repercussions If Americans Prosecuted
National Security Adviser John Bolton says the U.S. will do all it can to protect Americans from ICC action — calling the proposed investigation of war crimes in Afghanistan "utterly unfounded."
Trump Administration To Close Palestine Liberation Organization Office In D.C.
The decision will shutter the Palestinian diplomatic mission to the U.S. The U.S. says the PLO has not taken steps to begin 'meaningful negotiations' with Israel.